Moderate

Aim

To earn higher investment returns than cash while maintaining a conservative approach
so the risk of capital losses in any one year remains low.

Objective

To earn at least the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 2% per annum over a rolling 10 year period, net of tax and fees.

Strategy

Invest approximately:

  • One half in shares/target return assets; and

  • One half in cash/fixed interest.

Strategic Asset allocation

Australian Shares 0% - 30%

International Shares 0% - 30%

Target Return Assets 0% - 45%

Fixed Interest 10% - 50%

Cash 10% - 50%

Suitability

For members who:

  • have a short to medium investment time frame (0-3 years);

  • do not like risk; and

  • are willing to accept lower returns for protection from short-term investment losses.

Minimum Investment time frame

​If you choose this option be prepared to stay invested for 1 to 3 years before it meets its objectives.

Expected frequency of a negative annual return

To have no more than three negative annual returns in any 20 year period (on average).

Annual Returns

For the year ending 30 JuneSuperPension
2022-3.6%-3.9%
20219.9%10.8%
2020-0.2%0.0%
20196.3%7.1%
20185.5%6.2%
3 year average2.0%2.3%
5 year average3.6%4.0%
10 year average4.9%5.6%